In my first update to families at the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year, I wrote about our efforts to build a positive community, which acts as the cornerstone of everything we do in our Middle School. At the start of the year, we revisit …
Combining Middle School Athletics With Lifelong Learning
Our middle school students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that help them thrive outside the classroom and foster a sense of community. In this blog post we will speak to two recent activities that were organized by our Director of Middle School Athletics, …
The Gift of an IB Education
I am writing to you having recently returned from the International Baccalaureate Global Conference in Dublin, Ireland, with much to share about my experience there. It is always inspiring to be in a room full of educators who share the common goal of using education …
Incorporating Math, Science, Teamwork and Critical Thinking into one IB-MYP Activity Challenge
IB-MYP Activity Challenge In this exciting IB-MYP (International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program) activity, students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 were tasked with designing, constructing, and testing popsicle stick bridges that could span a specified distance while supporting a minimum of two kilograms. This challenge …
Building Strong Foundations in Middle School: A Fun-Filled First Week of Teamwork and Collaboration
The first week of the new academic year at La Scuola International School has been an exciting start for my International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB-MYP) Year 1 and 3 students. As their math and science teacher, I am delighted to share the engaging activities …
Professional Development for our Middle School Athletics Coaches
Great teachers help create great students. Here at La Scuola we place a high value on Professional Development for our faculty and staff, and offer many opportunities for them to attend professional development courses throughout the year, as well as scheduled in-school professional development days, …
A Story of Community Engagement Work in Middle School
At La Scuola International School, the Grade 7 class is embarking on a Community Engagement Project to learn more about community organizations in the mission and the ways we can support their work. Over the past two months, the class made several trips to the …
The Middle School Math and Science Program at La Scuola
Please meet Neelam Khanduri, Science and Math teacher in La Scuola International School’s Middle School. While Neelam has been teaching at La Scuola for a short four years, she is no newbie in the world of teaching Math and Science and brings 23+ years of …
Young Scientists at La Scuola
In a transdisciplinary program like La Scuola International School’s elementary program, scientific concepts become enduring understandings for students as they dive deep into a central idea through an inquiry cycle. In a social constructivist learning setting, students share what they already know, develop research questions, …
Meet Jake, Our Middle School Dean of Students
Please meet Jake Kaplove, La Scuola’s Middle School Dean of Students. Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Jake, to learn a bit more about him, how he ended up teaching at La Scuola, and get his thoughts on the benefits of the …
Benefits of the IB Program for Middle Schoolers
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a globally-recognized curriculum that helps students form the skills they need for life. There are many benefits of the IB program for La Scuola Middle Schoolers. The IB Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP) emphasizes intellectual challenge. The curriculum, in particular, helps …
Reflections on High School Admissions for Families
A lot can happen in a year and for our Grade 8 students, it is doubly true. During middle school, we watch as our children mature into young adults. The high school admissions process marks the transition from middle school to high school, another decisive …
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